• The Andalucian Friend
, Alexander Soderberg: The first crime thriller by the Dutch author is compared
favorably to
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.

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Other notable releases: fiction —
The Prisoner of Heaven, Carlos Ruiz Zafon;
A Tale for the Time Being, Ruth Ozeki;
A Thousand Pardons, Jonathan Dee; nonfiction —
Until I Say Good-Bye: My Year of Living With Joy, Susan Spencer-Wendel with Bret
Witter

DVDS

• Life of Pi (PG): In the fearless adaptation from Oscar-winning director Ang Lee, a castaway
forms an amazing and unexpected connection with a Bengal tiger.

• StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm (personal computer): An expansion of the title about a queen
plotting her revenge against a dictator offers multi-player options, fearsome new species and 20
campaign missions.

• The Next Day
, David Bowie: Marking his first new album in a decade and 30th effort overall,
the 66-year-old glam rocker still spurs buzz among fans and the media.

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Other notable releases:Coverta, Adrenaline Mob;
What About Now, Bon Jovi;
Old Sock, Eric Clapton;
Sound City: Real To Reel, various artists;
It Happens All the Time, Megan Hilty;
Heaven in This Hell, Orianthi;
The Other Life, Shooter Jennings